Test Lead SAS

Job Description

Test Lead Data Migration & SAS

About the client:
Our client is a major enterprise driving large-scale data migration and regulatory reporting initiatives. This role is pivotal in leading testing strategy and execution for complex SAS environments and credit risk platforms.

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to join a high-performing team responsible for end-to-end testing of SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya platforms. Youll play a key role in managing testing roadmaps vendor relationships and migration impact testing for critical credit risk and regulatory reporting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a 12-month forward-looking testing roadmap for credit risk covering all types of testing across the UNITE platform.
• Oversee migration impact testing with a focus on data requirements from upstream systems and third-party service providers (TSPs).
• Manage centralised business test scenario documentation for UNITE migration.
• Align testing scope and dependencies between IAT EET and Dress Rehearsal phases.
• Establish and govern a Testing Working Group with key stakeholders to proactively drive testing activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure clear communication and alignment on testing objectives.
• Manage vendor resources and ensure effective vendor performance.
• Utilise Unix-based file systems and manage SAS datasets as part of the testing process.
• Apply DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g. Git Jenkins Pipelines) to streamline testing workflows.

Required Experience:

• Proficiency in SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya.
• Strong test management and vendor management experience.
• Understanding of data lineage metadata cataloguing and regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Experience working with Unix-based file systems and SAS datasets.
• Hands-on experience with Python CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead and manage vendor resources.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in large-scale data migration or regulatory reporting projects.
• Familiarity with credit risk platforms and financial services environments.

Whats on offer
This is a long-term contract role based in Sydney. Youll play a key role in delivering robust compliant and high-impact testing solutions in a dynamic enterprise environment.

How to Apply
Please upload your CV to apply. For direct enquiries about the role contact Farbar Siddiq at or.

Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps. You may be required to complete selection criteria as part of the application process.